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CVE-2023-6176 Details

Description

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel API for the cryptographic algorithm scatterwalk functionality. This issue occurs when a user constructs a malicious packet with specific socket configuration, which could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/177029/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0100-1.html CVE
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2394 CVE
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2950 CVE
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3138 CVE
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6176 CVEThird Party Advisory

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-476NULL Pointer Dereference[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
linux linux kernel
All versions

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.
redhat enterprise linux
8.0
9.0

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-6176
NVD Published Date:
Nov 16, 2023
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2023-6176 Details - Not Deferred